Thread: Publishers still missing the point on e-book prices
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Old 12-22-2011, 01:48 PM   #275
Mel
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If I am a guy with lots of disposable income, whose dream is to have a book lined, Victorian style personal library, then $30 or more for a bestseller HC is acceptable. Clearly its not acceptable for many people, but variety is the spice of life, etc.
The publishers don't see that variety. Because there are currently a sufficient number of people paying $30 for hardcovers to keep the publishers behind their mahogany desks in their high rise New York buildings they've decided everyone should pay that for the life of the book.

Perhaps they just need to put e-book prices on a timer. First 6 months $30, second 6 months $15, 2nd year $7, 5th year $2.50. Everyone can wait for the price they like.
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